Fort Buenaventura Pond fishing
Fort Buenaventura Pond was last stocked on Sept. 21, 2026 with 1,250 rainbow trout (9.6 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 2-acre pond in Weber County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Community Fishing water. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 25,714 fish here, the 7th most of 13 stocked waters in Weber County.
Fort Buenaventura Pond stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 21, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,250 | 9.6 in. |
| April 29, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 11.7 in. |
| Oct. 20, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,500 | 11.5 in. |
Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Sept. 25, 2026; newest record dated Sept. 23, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
When is Fort Buenaventura Pond stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 7 records, first on April 30, last on Oct. 20.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Patterns are based on past stocking records and are not a promise of future stocking. Weather, water conditions and hatchery supply change plans. How we read patterns.
Fort Buenaventura Pond stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 8, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 91 stockings here in 21 different years, 59,861 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 80% (20,484 fish), channel catfish 16% (4,070 fish) and wiper 5% (1,160 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: May (25% of records) and June (19% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 10.6 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 7.8 to 17.1 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 25,714, the 7th most of 13 stocked waters in Weber County and 201st of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Weber River (Weber County), 0.4 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Fort Buenaventura Pond stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1,750 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 7 | 5,550 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, Wiper |
| 2024 | 12 | 5,551 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, Wiper |
| 2023 | 4 | 1,282 | 11.2 in. | Channel catfish, Wiper |
| 2022 | 10 | 6,446 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, Wiper |
| 2021 | 10 | 5,135 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish |
| 2020 | 12 | 11,127 | 5.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Bluegill, Channel catfish |
| 2019 | 4 | 2,783 | 10.5 in. | Channel catfish, Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 5 | 4,669 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 1,002 | 9.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 505 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 1 | 500 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 3 | 749 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 2 | 899 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 2 | 1,003 | 8.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 1,011 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 1,174 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 1 | 1,170 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 500 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 5 | 3,556 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 3 | 3,499 | 9.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (42)
| Sept. 18, 2025 | Channel catfish | 200 | 13.6 in. |
| Sept. 5, 2025 | Channel catfish | 200 | 13.6 in. |
| June 5, 2025 | Channel catfish | 450 | 8.2 in. |
| May 27, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,500 | 11.3 in. |
| May 8, 2025 | Wiper | 201 | 8.0 in. |
| April 30, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,499 | 10.0 in. |
| Oct. 28, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 501 | 12.1 in. |
| Sept. 19, 2024 | Channel catfish | 300 | 13.6 in. |
| Sept. 5, 2024 | Channel catfish | 300 | 13.6 in. |
| Aug. 29, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.7 in. |
| Aug. 19, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.7 in. |
| June 20, 2024 | Channel catfish | 250 | 13.6 in. |
| June 4, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 10.2 in. |
| May 23, 2024 | Wiper | 200 | 8.2 in. |
| May 14, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 502 | 10.2 in. |
| April 17, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 9.9 in. |
| March 28, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.0 in. |
| March 13, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.0 in. |
| Sept. 7, 2023 | Channel catfish | 200 | 13.6 in. |
| Aug. 24, 2023 | Channel catfish | 260 | 13.6 in. |
| July 18, 2023 | Wiper | 258 | 8.2 in. |
| June 15, 2023 | Channel catfish | 564 | 10.8 in. |
| Oct. 17, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 525 | 9.8 in. |
| Sept. 19, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,503 | 9.5 in. |
| Sept. 15, 2022 | Channel catfish | 250 | 13.6 in. |
| June 16, 2022 | Channel catfish | 434 | 10.8 in. |
| June 13, 2022 | Wiper | 501 | 7.8 in. |
| June 2, 2022 | Channel catfish | 234 | 11.7 in. |
| May 24, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.0 in. |
| May 9, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.2 in. |
| April 20, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 750 | 9.9 in. |
| March 22, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,249 | 10.3 in. |
| Oct. 19, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 501 | 10.5 in. |
| Sept. 22, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 996 | 9.7 in. |
| June 8, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.5 in. |
| June 7, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 415 | 14.4 in. |
| May 27, 2021 | Channel catfish | 428 | 13.6 in. |
| May 11, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 9.7 in. |
| April 20, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 9.1 in. |
| April 6, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 9.1 in. |
| March 10, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 300 | 17.1 in. |
| March 9, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 497 | 8.4 in. |
Fishing rules
- Daily limit: 2 fish; common carp are not counted.
- Tiger muskie may not be kept; release every one right away.
- Anglers are asked to release all largemouth bass voluntarily.
- Open only while the community park is open to the public.
- Spanish Oaks Reservoir and Manila Creek Pond: closed Dec. 1 until 6 a.m. on the last Saturday of February.
Rules summarized in our own words from the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. DWR can change rules mid-year: check the current guidebook and its updates at wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing. See statewide limits.
Access and facilities
- Facilities
- Covered picnic area, Restrooms
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Fort Buenaventura Pond questions
When is Fort Buenaventura Pond stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Fort Buenaventura Pond was stocked in late March to early April (3 of the last 5 years), mid April (3 of the last 5 years), early to mid May (4 of the last 5 years), late May to early June (4 of the last 5 years), mid June (3 of the last 5 years), early to mid September (4 of the last 5 years) and mid October (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 21, 2026.
What fish are in Fort Buenaventura Pond?
DWR lists bluegill, common carp and rainbow trout as likely catches and largemouth bass as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, channel catfish and wiper.
Are there special fishing rules at Fort Buenaventura Pond?
Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Sept. 25, 2026. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Sept. 24, 2026. Found an error? [email protected]. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.